Seven paths to death

Publishers Summary:Samurai Seikei and Judge Ooka, his foster-father, seek seven men who have seven maps on their backs in order to locate a cache of dangerous weapons before they fall into the wrong hands.

Combining memorable characters with a fascinating setting, Seven Paths to Death is a fun, smart addition to Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler’s Samurai Mysteries series. According to the authors’ note, Judge Ooka is based on a real person, often referred to as “the Sherlock Holmes of Japan.” His prowess at solving mysteries is on full display here, as are his insights into the criminal mind, which often take the form of aphorisms or personal stories. For example, when the judge was a young man, to solve the theft of a jar of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More